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Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka 2026

31 Oct 2026 — 3 Nov 2026

Duo Strakhov performing a leaning balancing act before a street audience
Duo Strakhov at Daidogei in 2012. Previous-edition photograph; not the 2026 programme. Photo: Norio NAKAYAMA / Photo source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no crop.
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About the event

2 November rain update: The festival is using a revised rain programme. Point 4, AIWA Special Seat (150 seats), moves to the second-floor kendo hall at Shizuoka City Central Gymnasium; its performances begin 30 minutes later than originally scheduled. Further changes or cancellations remain possible. Check the latest venue notice and rain timetable before travelling.

Pick a cluster of performance points rather than trying to cross the whole city between acts. Street performances and separately ticketed premium shows offer different ways to visit. Use the revised online timetable: changes announced on 9 October supersede parts of the printed guide.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
Times vary by point and day. On 2 November, use the rain timetable: AIWA Special Seat performances start 30 minutes later than originally scheduled. Check the official live changes before travelling.
Admission
Street points free; tips welcome. Premium shows generally ¥3,000 advance or ¥3,500 same-day; the 2 November daytime Open Cup is ¥2,000. Concessions vary.
Tickets & booking
Premium shows require separate tickets; check current availability. On 2 November, same-day tickets for the relocated AIWA Special Seat are sold at the FamilyMart special booth in front of Shizuoka City Central Gymnasium.

Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.

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Location & access

Central Shizuoka and Sumpu Castle Park

Aoi-ku, Shizuoka

Choosing your destination

Central venues are accessible on foot from JR Shizuoka’s north side or Shin-Shizuoka Station; use the official performance-point map.

Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.

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Aeon Central Square Shizuoka

イオンセントラルスクエア静岡

Suruga-ku, Shizuoka

Getting here

From JR Shizuoka Station’s south side, use the official access guide for buses to Nakada 3-chome Daiwa House-mae or Ishida.

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S-Pulse Dream Plaza

エスパルスドリームプラザ

Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka

Getting here

Use the shuttle connection from JR Shimizu Station’s Minato (east) side; check the current operator timetable.

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